2018 Roland Champion Champagne Grand Cru Special Club, France, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$90.00USD

This is 100% chardonnay although it is not labelled as Blanc de blanc.  Disgorged May 2023.  Golden in color, clear and bright with a nice  mousse of tiny bubbles.  The nose has baked bread, red apples and slight ginger.  Medium to full bodied.  Good acidity.  nice mouthfeel.  On the palate, this has some depth and complexity.  Flavors of apples with some minerality and slight gingersnap on the finish.  This is lovely on its own and better with food.  It will work with most foods but would be nice with melted brie on toast.  Drink over the next ten years.  

2021 Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
98
Grade: 
A+
Current Price: 
$170.00USD

Just a gorgeous white wine. It is a blend of 72% Chardonnay, 15.4% Roussanne, and 12.6% Marsanne.  Golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has red apples, peach, wax, white flowers and baking spices.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Loads of energy.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is deep and delicious.  Crisp.  Flavors of apples, grapefruits, spices and char.  Long finish.  This is drinking well and should continue for another ten to  fifteen years.  very nice on its own but even a bit better with food.  This would work well with grilled Tuna Steaks.  

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